Yu Jin Slices (Curcuma aromatica) — Vinegar-Processed Sichuan Golden Turmeric Root

Yu Jin Slices (Curcuma aromatica) are the dried, vinegar-processed rhizome slices of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yù Jīn (郁金). Also called Guang Yu Jin or Sichuan Golden Silk Yu Jin, this herb has been prized for centuries as a qi-moving, blood-invigorating, and Liver-soothing botanical, traditionally used to relieve chest and flank distension, ease emotional constraint, and support the smooth flow of qi and blood. Its nature is pungent, bitter, and cold, making it a cooling yet gently activating herb for harmonizing the Liver and Gallbladder.

Key Selling Points

• Vinegar-processed (醋炙) for enhanced Liver-channel affinity
• Sichuan-origin Golden Silk Yu Jin (四川金丝郁金)
• Traditional qi-moving and blood-invigorating herb
• Naturally sun-dried (自然晾晒) processing
• 500g value pack with grinding service available

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its golden-yellow color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and warm, subtly spicy aroma. The vinegar processing lends a faint tangy note. When decocted, the slices yield a golden-tinged infusion with a mild bitter-pungent taste and a gentle, warming aromatic finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends for emotional balance
• Soup and medicinal food packs
• Powder grinding for custom formulas
• Seasonal Liver-soothing nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yu Jin is decocted into soups, teas, and medicinal food formulas to support the smooth movement of qi and blood. It is a classic ingredient in Liver-soothing tea blends, often paired with rose bud, chrysanthemum, and mint. In medicinal food soups, it is simmered with pork ribs or chicken to create a warming, aromatic broth. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a gentle, golden infusion.

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